About
James Dive is a globally acclaimed public artist and the Creative Principal of Studio Dive.
James Dive’s multidisciplinary work occupies the intersection of play and profundity. His large-scale interventions reshape the built environment into immersive, participatory experiences that blur the line between spectator and subject. Guided by a distinct conceptual clarity, Dive’s work has been praised as “the highlight of Art Basel” by The Guardian and featured on the cover of Wild Art, Phaidon's celebration of artists who challenge the boundaries of the traditional art world.
From Sydney to Tokyo, Aarhus to Paris, Dive’s installations have been commissioned by major cultural institutions, festivals, and global brands. His work balances immediacy with depth — striking in its visual impact, yet layered with meaning that unfolds over time. This rare ability to fuse creative audacity with emotional resonance has earned him widespread recognition and a raft of design and art awards, cementing his reputation as a creative force.
Selected Public Artworks
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Studio Dive is the extension of James Dive’s public art practice, translating the language of public art into the realm of brand experience.
At Studio Dive, we transform passive consumers into active participants. Our work fuses the emotional pull of public art with the strategic clarity of marketing, creating multi-dimensional brand encounters that aren’t just seen, they’re felt. It’s about more than visibility, it’s about resonance.
Working with leading brands, institutions, and agencies, Studio Dive creates, expands, and executes ideas on a global scale. These are the kinds of experiences people choose to engage with, talk about, and remember. This is the next frontier of brand experience. This is art at work.
Clients
Netflix
American Express
Coca-Cola
TEDx Sydney
City of Sydney
Frasers Property
GPT Group
Samsung
MONA
Museum of Contemporary Art
Kenzo
Westpac
Scentre Group
QVB
1800 Tequila
The Red Cross
Art and About
Furphy
ACU
Sydney Mardi Gras
Vollebak
Minor Figures
Nine
Melbourne Fashion Show
Sculpture by the Sea
Vivid Sydney
Ipho
Tiger Beer
WFF
Ancestry
Destination NSW
Recognition
Recognition
In the last 18 months we have been recognised with over 35 awards internationally. Highlights include Gold at D&AD, eight Silver Lions at Cannes, Gold at One Show, two Golds at London International Awards and four Golds and ten Silver at AWARD.
In the last 18 months we have been recognised with over 35 awards internationally. Highlights include Gold at D&AD, eight Silver Lions at Cannes, Gold at One Show, two Golds at London International Awards and four Golds and ten Silver at AWARD.
Gill Minervini
Festival Director, Vivid Sydney.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager, Minor Figures.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder, Vollebak.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Gill Minervini
Festival Director, Vivid Sydney.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager, Minor Figures.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder, Vollebak.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Gill Minervini
Festival Director, Vivid Sydney.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager, Minor Figures.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder, Vollebak.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Gill Minervini
Festival Director, Vivid Sydney.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager, Minor Figures.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder, Vollebak.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director, Vivid Sydney.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager, Minor Figures.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder, Vollebak.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director, Vivid Sydney.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager, Minor Figures.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder, Vollebak.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director, Vivid Sydney.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager, Minor Figures.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder, Vollebak.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director, Vivid Sydney.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager, Minor Figures.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder, Vollebak.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director, Vivid Sydney.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager, Minor Figures.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder, Vollebak.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director, Vivid Sydney.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager, Minor Figures.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder, Vollebak.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director, Vivid Sydney.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager, Minor Figures.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder, Vollebak.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director, Vivid Sydney.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager, Minor Figures.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder, Vollebak.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director, Vivid Sydney.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager, Minor Figures.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder, Vollebak.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director, Vivid Sydney.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager, Minor Figures.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder, Vollebak.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director, Vivid Sydney.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager, Minor Figures.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder, Vollebak.
“I have worked with James Dive on many projects over the last twenty years, including several major public art installations for City of Sydney and Vivid Sydney. James has a rare talent in being able to produce ground breaking, clever and thought provoking works of the highest quality that remain accessible and enjoyable for a large, diverse audience."
Gill Minervini
Festival Director, Vivid Sydney.
"Studio Dive quickly got to the core of our brand’s DNA and produced ideas that were jaw-droppingly creative and layered with masterful story-telling. Not only did the team have an infectious energy, they delivered a perfect execution."
Abby Islas
Global Brand Manager, Minor Figures.
“James is one of the best creatives in the world. Bible scenes from Google Earth, the house that rains inside and the melted ice cream truck - are all utterly world class. Vollebak didn’t ask James to do anything like this when he worked with us, instead we asked for a film that was world class. So he did one of them too. James makes me sick.”
Nick Tidball
CEO & Co-Founder, Vollebak.
RESPECT
Studio Dive acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders both past and present.
RESPECT
Studio Dive acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders both past and present.
RESPECT
Studio Dive acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders both past and present.
RESPECT
Studio Dive acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders both past and present.
RESPECT
Studio Dive acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders both past and present.
